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Iran Rejects ‘Fictional Narratives’ of Power Grab After Protest Killings

Summary by Al Jazeera
Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel.

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In the event of war – or death – an old political veteran is supposed to represent the interests of the religious leader: Ali Larijani is Khamenei's man for the future.

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As pressure mounts within Iran and enemies approach from without, everything rests on one office, one network, one 86-year-old man. Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and what will remain when he disappears?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has instructed his inner circle on what to do if he were to be the target of a military strike by the United States and Israel, according to the New York Times (NYT). The Iranian regime appears to have replacements for key positions and a contingency plan for taking over in the event of chaos.

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Aktuálně.cz broke the news in on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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